Gary Steigman Obituary

Steigman Gary Steigman, age 76, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017 in Columbus, OH. Preceded in death by his parents Charles and Pearl Steigman and sister Leslie Bayor. He is survived by his wife and partner of 37 years, Sueli Viegas; step-daughter, Cibele Aldrovandi; and step-son, Leonardo Aldrovandi, both from Brazil. Professor Steigman was a widely recognized international scholar. He is considered to be one of the founding fathers of astroparticle physics, and among his contributions helped establish the matter-antimatter asymmetry of the universe, and first opened the door for the marriage between early universe cosmology and grand unified theories of elementary particle physics. He taught at Yale, Cambridge, Stanford, Cal Tech, and most significantly, Ohio State University, where he spent the larger part of his career and was a Distinguished Professor of Mathematical and Physical Sciences. Professor Steigman was also a visiting scholar in Astro-Physics and Cosmology throughout universities in both Europe and Brazil, and Professor Emeritus in the Physics and Astronomy Departments. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at the EPSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 3232 E. Main St., Columbus, OH. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred in his memory to: WWF - World Wildlife Fund. Online guestbook at www.epsteinmemorial.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Apr. 11 to Apr. 13, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Gary Steigman

11 Entries

Gerry Williger

September 7, 2023

I knew Gary through astronomy. He was full of wonderful ideas. He also very kind to me, which I appreciated given that he was a high-ranking professor when I, a young post-doctoral researcher, got to know him. I will miss him greatly, and will keep his memory in my thoughts and work.

Irving and Ditza Kalet

April 5, 2019

I would just like to wish Sueli only good things in her life now. Gary and I were always good friends from the first grade on. Even I had not seen him very much in the last years of his life, I really do miss him!! Irv

Marion

July 13, 2017

Sincerest, sincere condolences. Marion.

Luke Barbara

April 26, 2017

Gary was a friend and always so supportive of Ohio State's collaborations with Brazil. I am grateful and honored to have had the chance to work together with Gary and get to know him through the Ohio State University Brazil Gateway. May he shine down upon us always from the stars. Paz, amor and luz to his family. Grande abraço Buckeye!

Paul Langacker

April 23, 2017

Dear Sueli,
Gary and I were friends and occasional collaborators since the early 1980's. My wife, Gary, and I once climbed Buckskin Pass together. We were all much younger then (the pass has subsequently gotten much higher). Our most memorable collaboration was a study of fractional charges, that we started in Aspen around 1990 and completed 20 years later! I remember Gary introducing me to some Brazilian delicacies at a school in Rio, my only trip to Brazil. I am attaching a picture of Gary lecturing at my birthday party in 2006. I will miss Gary very much.
Best wishes,
Paul

Gary, Leo Stodolsky, me, at MPI-Munich, in Heisenbergs former office.

Tom Weiler

April 22, 2017

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Tom Weiler

April 22, 2017

Hi Sueli,
like many others I was so sorry to hear of Gary's death. We were good friends. I miss him too. It must be especially heart-breaking for you.

I have a nice photo, but it is a .pdf file which this protocol does not accept.
I will send it via Gary's email address (the one I have) to you.
Tom (Weiler)

DITZA AND IRVING KALET

April 21, 2017

Hi Sueli,

We just heard about Gary's passing a few minutes ago from Rich Nochimson. What can we say to you. Be strong!

Gary and I were friends since the first grade, and then we both were happy to meet you and Gary, a few years ago.

Ditza and I send our condolences and in the Jewish tradition wish you "only good news in the future'!!

Love,

Ditza and Irving Kalet

virginia trimble

April 18, 2017

Sueli - I'm desperately sorry! Scouts' honor, it does get
better with time, but very slowly.
lots of love,
Virginia

Helen Brooks

April 17, 2017

My thoughts are with Gary's family. I was so sorry to hear the sad news of his passing. Helen Brooks, Cambridge, UK

Jill Levy

April 16, 2017

My heart and thoughts go out to the family of Gary Steigman.

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